PKC alpha Antibody (421810) [Alexa Fluor™ Plus 488]

• Reactivity: Hu, Mu
• Clone: 421810
• Clonality: Monoclonal
• Host: Rat
• Conjugate: Alexa Fluor Plus 488

PKC alpha Antibody (421810) [Alexa Fluor™ Plus 488] Summary

• Specificity: Detects endogenous human and mouse PKC alpha in Western blots.
• Isotype: IgG2b
• Clonality: Monoclonal
• Host: Rat

Packaging, Storage & Formulations

• Storage: Protect from light. Do not freeze. 12 months from date of receipt, 2 to 8 °C as supplied
• Buffer: Supplied 0.2 mg/mL in a saline solution containing BSA and Sodium Azide.

Notes

This product is produced by and ships from R&D Systems, Inc., a Bio-Techne brand.

Alternate Names for PKC alpha Antibody (421810) [Alexa Fluor™ Plus 488]

• AAG6
• aging-associated gene 6
• EC 2.7.11
• EC 2.7.11.13
• MGC129901
• PKC alpha
• PKCA
• PKC-A
• PKC-alpha
• PKCAMGC129900
• PRKACA
• PRKCA
• protein kinase C alpha type
• protein kinase C, alpha

Background

PKC alpha (Protein kinase C alpha) is an 80 kDa member of the PKC subfamily, AGC Ser/Thr protein kinase family of enzymes. It is widely expressed, and serves multiple cell-specific functions. PKC alpha is activated by increased diacylglycerol and intracellular calcium, and translocates to several sites such as the Golgi, nucleus and plasma membrane. Human PKC alpha contains two zinc finger regions (aa 36‑151), a protein kinase domain (aa 339‑557), and an AGC kinase region (aa 598‑668). Phosphorylations on Thr497, Thr638 and Ser657 are necessary for kinase activity. Over aa 604‑672, human PKC alpha shows 100% aa identity to mouse PKC alpha .

Limitations

This product is for research use only and is not approved for use in humans or in clinical diagnosis. Primary Antibodies are guaranteed for 1 year from date of receipt.

FAQs for PKC alpha Antibody (FAB5340AFP488). (Showing 1 - 1 of 1 FAQ).

1. We are looking into protein kinase C-alpha antibodies for immunohistochemistry on formalin fixed, paraffin embedded tissue. I see that you have many antibodies, including several monoclonals. I wanted to confirm with you that the following antibodies are specific for C-alpha. NB600-201=MC5 (an older paper suggested that this might react with alpha, beta, gamm), NB110-57356=Y124, NB110-57353=Y143. Also, if you have an comparator data or feedback regarding PKC-alpha antibodies for IHC on FFPE, that would be very helpful. We would like to pick 1 antibody that is easy to titer and robust, so that we can move forward with our studies.
   • We have never heard any feedback that these cross-react with other PKC proteins. If you have seen data that MC5 may cross-react, then I would consider avoiding this antibody if you are concerned. The immunogens for NB110-57356 and NB110-57353 come from the N- and C-terminals, which is where the PKC proteins vary the most, so these are not expected to cross-react and we have had no feedback or testing data that suggests that they do. I would recommend NB110-57356, since it has been published with. You may want to review the published data to determine if it seems this antibody will suit your needs.